What We’re Drinking: Wines of the Week

We’re jazzed about #Canada150 and had the best long weekend ever – Here’s a snapshot of what we were sipping on!

If you missed Ange’s Canadian wine segment on CTV Your Morning because you were nursing your wine hangover like a good little angel, don’t worry you can still watch it right here!

Benjamin Bridge Nova 7 Sparkling 2016

This spritzy sparkler is the answer to all of your Summer sipping problems! A bit sweeter, it’s made for pairing poolside with the girls!

Tasting Note: In its tenth vintage now, the 2016 shows a very faint rose gold colour with the characteristic aromas of sweet honey suckle, marigold blossoms, asian pear, and fresh stone fruit. Very lightly effervescent, the mid-palate shows creamy and sweet orchard fruit and fresh ginger, all backed with crisp and refreshing acidity on the long finish. Beautifully balanced, this off-dry wine is loaded with refreshing minerality making it a great choice for east coast seafood appetizers, sushi, tart berry desserts, or simply to enjoy on its own. Score – 94. (Matt Steeves, quercusvino.ca, April 2017) via LCBO

Find it for $24.95 at the LCBO here!

Southbrook Triomphe Chardonnay 2015

Aptly named the ‘Bad Angel’ Chardonnay, this wine has been known to make even the good girls go bad in the Summertime!

Tasting Note: Such a nice wine at a delicious price point, look for a nose of bright apple, creamy pear and a smidge of peach, smoky/leesy notes and integrated oak spice. Shows elegance on the palate with creamy orchard fruits, seamless spice and a juicy, finessed finish. Score – 90. (Rick VanSickle, winesinniagara.com, Feb. 6, 2017) via LCBO

Find it for $24.95 at the LCBO here!

Mission Hill Reserve Shiraz 2013

British Columbia wines are having a moment right now. With its warmer climate and lush growing conditions, there is nothing not to love about this big, bold red from BC!

Tasting Note: Peppery and terrifically aromatic, Mission Hill’s reserve shiraz is spicy and playful but with elegance and freshness. Great expression of the grape varietal with a mid-weight, juicy palate offering generous fruit and supple tannins. Very good length. Score – 90. (Sara d’Amato, winealign.com, Dec. 10, 2015) via LCBO

Find it for $27.95 at the LCBO here!

XOXO

The Wine Angels